Rhymes of Northern Bards / Being a Curious Collection of Old and New Songs and Poems, Peculiar to the Counties of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, and Durham

by Unknown

Stockton’s the place that I do choose,

So great is Stockton’s commendation.

Our gardens, orchards, river, plains,

All join to raise our contemplation;

While hand in hand we other join,

In singing Stockton’s commendation.

Our merchants cast a noble shew,

Rich goods as any in the nation;

Great is their trade with high and low,

Makes them sing Stockton’s commendation.